He is very poor. What is "Very" in this sentence?
Correct answer: C. Adverb
- A. Adjective
- B. Noun
- C. Adverb
- D. None
Explanation
“Very” is an adverb because it modifies the adjective “poor” by intensifying its meaning. It does not name a person, place, thing, or quality, so it is not a noun or adjective.
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